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ORANGEVILLE
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Brush Creek Golf Course
2001 West St. James Road
This is a 9-hole, 36 par, 3,218 yard course set on challenging terrain
with three sets of tees.
815-789-4042
Mighty Richland Players Dinner Theater
IOOF Lodge Hall, 203 West High Street
Along the banks of the mighty Richland Creek, the first settlers founded the Village of Orangeville in 1851. Over the years, the town has always been a special place "where the women are fair, the men are strong and there's a story to be told around every corner". In the Mighty Richland Players Dinner Theater, those fair and strong will treat attendees to a great meal and a humorous story with a smile and a wink. Performances are at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, an Italianate Victorian building.
815-819-1310
OREGON
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Black Hawk Statue
Lowden State Park, 1411 North River Road
Designed by artist Lorado Taft and dedicated as a study in the character
of the American Indian. The lighted figure itself stands 48’ tall above
the beautiful Rock River. Daily: sunrise to sunset.
815-732-6828
Castle Rock State Park
1365 West Castle Rock Road on Route 2
Spectacular rock formations with deep ravines and sandstone buttes make
this state park ideal for a day visit.
815-732-7329
Chana School Museum
City Park East in Oregon
Two room schoolhouse was recently renovated to its original condition and placed on the National Registry or Historic Sites.
815-732-4714
Conover Square Mall
Conover Square, 201 North Third Street
Browse in the old piano factory. Rows of shops/services all under one roof, with a view of the Rock River.
815-732-3950
Eagle’s Nest Native American Gift Center
101 South First Street
Salute the past and discover and own some of the finest examples of Native
American art and craftsmanship. Rustic Aspen furniture, jewelry, gifts, pottery,
clothes and more.
815-732-2523
Lowden State Park
1411 North River Road
Sculptor Lorado Taft’s 48-foot-tall monolithic tribute to Native
Americans presides over this park featuring boating, canoeing and camping.
815-732-6828
Historic Pine Hill Bed & Breakfast
400 Mix Street
An Italianate Country Estate, built in 1874, and on the National Historic Register.
815-732-2067
Houston's Hen House & The Crow's Nest
Conover Square Mall, 201 North 3rd Street, Oregon
Antiques, unique collectibles and resale items. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30am to 5pm, and Sunday noon to 5pm.
815-713-3350
Ogle County Courthouse
Historic Downtown Oregon
Placed on the National Register of Historic Buildings, the Ogle County Courthouse has a long history of significance in Oregon.
815-732-2100
Ogle County Historical Museum
111 North Sixth Street
Step back into time…memorabilia from Lorado Taft’s Eagles
Nest to our “Patriotic” room depicting Ogle County’s history.
May - October: Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday: 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m.; November - April: Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon.
815-732-6876
Oregon Public Library Gallery
300 Jefferson Street
The Eagles Nest Colony Art Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Oregon Public Library. It contains a historic treasure of paintings and sculpture from the last 1800s to the early 1900s.
815-732-2724
Pride of Oregon
1469 IL Route 2 North
Authentic paddlewheel boat, 102’ of elegance and charm. Music, cocktails,
dancing and fine dining. April through Oct.31: daily. Reservations required.
815-732-6761
Rock River Outfitters
114 North River Road
Rock River Outfitters rents canoes and kayaks with launching from our site and pickups after a 2 or 4 hour trip down the beautiful Rock River. Can rent for a 1/2 or whole day also. Live bait available. Open Friday to Sunday, 6am to 7pm.
815-732-9999
Stronghold Conference Center
1922 Route 2, North of Oregon
Year round camping/conference center on 360 acres of woodlands, meadows
and Rock River view. Castle provides centerpiece. Castle tours, retreats,
banquets /receptions. Reservations required. Grounds open daily.
815-732-6111
Stuka Military Museum
3178 South Daysville Road
Civil War to Desert Storm, military uniforms, helmets, swords, medals,
patches and souvenirs. Open year round, by chance or appointment.
815-732-2091
The Soap Shoppe
91C South Daysville Road
Stop and smell the soap! We also have a viewing window where you can watch your soap being made. The walls of shelves are stocked with all your old favorites and many new exciting scents and varieties.
866-411-6614
www.handcraftedcountrysoaps.com
White Pines Ranch
3581 West Pines Road
Real working ranch with crops, animals and horses. Summer dude ranch for
kids, outdoor education center and weekend retreat for groups, makes this
a year round facility. Daily: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., call for reservations.
815-732-7923
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OSWEGO
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Fox Valley Winery
5600 Route 34
Fox Valley Winery handcrafts each bottle of their wine using grapes grown
in Illinois. Browse through the selection of wines; spend some time in front
of the fireplaces, or on the patio sampling the products. There are year-round
events ranging from wine education to food pairings and romantic holiday
dinners.
630-554-0404
www.foxvalleywinery.com
Fox Bend Golf Course
Route 34 East
The gently rolling fairways, mature trees, large, smooth fast greens and
water challenging club section on 11 or 18 holes make Fox Bend one of the
top twenty public courses in the Chicagoland area.
630-554-3939
The Little White School Museum
72 Polk Street
An Oswego landmark built in 1850 used over the years as a church, school
house, and now a community museum. The museum houses area community archives
and collections of artifacts and is the site for the Oswego Heritage Association
fall and spring lecture series.
630-554-2999
The Oswego Playhouse
72 Polk Street
The Oswego Playhouse is an all volunteer community theater which makes
its home in the Little White School Museum. The playhouse features a full
season of comedies and dramas for all tastes including a holiday show for
all ages.
630-554-3618
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OTTAWA
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Allen Park
Route 71
Scenic park, located on South side of the Illinois River where Illinois/Fox
Rivers meet. Fishing, picnic shelters, tennis courts, playground equipment,
boat launch and restrooms. Daily: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
815-434-2737
Buffalo Rock State Park
Rural Route 1
One of the most prominent displays of outdoor sculpture anywhere exists here in a collection called the "Effig Tumuli", executed by artist Michael Heizer. The park has ball diamonds, picnic areas, biking, bird watching, and
hiking. Be sure to fine the buffalo while at the park!
815-433-2224
Black Sock Training Stable
1998 West 31st Road
A variety of equestrian services for beginning to advanced riders. Personalized,
professional instruction and scheduled rides.
815-434-4717
Caitlin Country Park
333-acre park acquired in 1970 by the LaSalle County Conservation District. The park's well-organized trail system hosts 14 distinct trails plus numerous connector trails. These trails course throughout the park's habitat, including its various streams and ponds. The park's horse trails are also recognized as some of the best trails in the central area.
Court Street Cabaret
616 Court Street
Intimate and elegant historic theatre features an exposed brock interior, plank floors, and all furnished in a modern, comfortable and trendy style. Relax in the Cabaret Lounge before show.
815-433-6618
Fox River Park
Champlain and Superior Streets
This beautiful park borders the Fox River in Ottawa. It offers access to the Illinois and Michigan Canal, the Ottawa Riverwalk and the Ottawa Disc Golf Course. Also available are public boat launches as well as well manicured picnic areas.
888-OTTAWA-4
LaSalle County Genealogy Guild
115 West Glover
The guild has a membership of 1,000 world-wide. People come from all over the globe to study their LaSalle County genealogy in the Guild's library.
815-433-5261
Old Town, Shopping, Dining and Entertainment District
Downtown Ottawa
Old Town is the heart of Ottawa. Home to numerous antique shops, boutiques, dining, and a movie theater.
888-OTTAWA-4
www.experienceottawa.com
Ottawa's Heritage Tour
100 West Lafayette Street
A great rainy day activity, our Heritage Tour book is a driving tour of Ottawa's historic districts, national monuments and architecturally significant buildings, as well as murals and public art throughout.
888-OTTAWA-4
www.experienceottawa.com
Ottawa Mural Tour
100 West Lafayette Street
View seven vivid outdoor murals located throughout downtown Ottawa. The murals have focused on figures or events that have been important to our history.
888-OTTAWA-4
www.experienceottawa.com
Ottawa Scouting Museum
1100 Canal Street
The Ottawa Scouting Museum houses numerous scouting collections and memorabilia from local donors. It was founded to promote and preserve the colorful and proud traditions of Boy Scouting, Girl Scouting and Camp Fire. Thursday - Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
815-431-9353
www.ottawascoutingmuseum.com
Ottawa Visitors Center
100 West Lafayette Street
The center offers visitors an array of brochures, guides and information on lodging and dining establishments in the Ottawa/Starved Rock Area.
888-OTTAWA-4
www.experienceottawa.com
Reddick Mansion
100 West Lafayette Street
Built before the Civil War, this ornate 22-room, 50 foot tall Italianate mansion
was constructed by leading philantropist and state senator William Reddick. Self guided tours availalbe, call to schedule a guided tour.
815-434-2737
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Illinois Waterway Visitors Center
950 North 27th Road
Viewing areas to see operating lock and dam. Best view of Starved Rock,
Illinois Watchable Wildlife site, book store, displays on area history. Winter:
daily: 9
a.m. to 5 p.m.; Summer: daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
815-667-4045
Washington Square Park
Downtown Ottawa
This beautifully landscaped park commemorates the location of the first famous Abraham Lincoln - Stephen Douglas debate on August 21, 1858
with heroic sized bronze statues complete with a reflecting pool outlined in limestone and fountain.
815-434-2737
William D. Boyce Memorial
Ottawa Avenue, Cemetery
Ottawa was home of W.D. Boyce, founder of the Boy Scouts of America. This
memorial is rapidly becoming a sacred pilgrimage for Boy Scouts, past and
present. Daily: sunset to sunrise.
815-434-2737
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